As I grow older, my neuroses become more and more apparent to me. Apparently everyone else has known about them for quite some time.

Thursday, October 6, 2011

A Letter to Rene'

Dear Rene',

Be brave. Take risks. Nothing can substitute experience.

--Paulo Coelho

You know, I just love Paulo. I think he must be a runner. No, seriously I have no idea…

The truth of the matter is he often writes about love, courage, and the opportunity to combine the two with taking risks. Isn’t that what we do out here? Marathons and running and socks and shuffleboard alike.

On Sunday you will run your 2nd marathon. I know things haven't gone to plan, but when have things EVER gone to plan? So this lesson isn't about speed or BQ. It's about learning what there is to learn about marathoning so that next time, when the training does go well, you'll have some useful knowledge to take forward with you.

Lesson like ~

...sometimes you need more COWBELL, because, that’s
just how we roll.

...sometimes it s really about being badass.

...Cinderella proved that a woman’s life can be changed by
a good pair of shoes… and for those who don't know, Rene loves.shoes.

So this weekend, lace up your shoes with love in your heart and courage in your mind. If you savor every step, then no matter the end result, you will have succeeded.

Live in the moment. Learn from the experience. And, as always,

~savor the run~

g.

(and an aside to Rene’s Posse – take care of my girl while you’re out there Taking Names and Kicking A**)

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About GBA GF

I'm a mother of 3 kids, and I stayed at home until they all went to school. A few years ago I decided to go back to college so that I can have a job I actually want instead of a job that I'm "stuck with" due to lack of skills. Now I'm a nurse, working full time, and I love it.
I like to write. I find peace when I draw. I meditate during my swim. I enjoy my ride. I love my run. A freaking lot. (Like a heroin addict loves H.)
I have run a lot of races, and while I'm super proud of the marathon that I finished in Dec '11, I'm equally proud of the 5K I finished in April of '08.
I grew up in Virginia Beach, and people always act like that's a big deal. "Wow, that must have been great". No, not really. It's not like I lived on the beach. I did try surfing once, but only once. Fortunately my nose wasn't broken...
~Savor the Run~

Incase of Emergency - BREAK GLASS

GARMIN FORERUNNER 305 Owners ~ Garmin Non-responsive? "nurse g." just wants to remind you that often a soft reset is as easy as holding the MODE & RESET buttons simultaneously for about 10 seconds. Let go of those two buttons, press the power button, and the unit will turn back on.

Defining GBA**

"...And I smiled to myself as I thought of EXACTLY what I would say when he asked me how I was feeling. I mean here I am.

I’m at frickin mile 23 1/2 of a marathon. I’m crushing my PR. I’m running with my POSSE. I have stopped to (unsuccessfully) vom on the side of the course. Yup. I knew what 2 words I would say.... at mile 24 Q dropped the other group, and I was rewarded for my patience. 'How you doing?' 'Galactically BadA$$'."